Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has scheduled a unanimous consent vote Monday for current Army Secretary Mark Esper’s confirmation to become Secretary of Defense, with the Army former infantry officer’s Senate floor vote and expected approval scheduled for Tuesday. The Armed Services Committee approved his nomination by voice vote Thursday, but it was not

The Senate is looking toward a vote next week on a disaster aid package, according to a Tuesday CQ report. The multibillion-dollar bill has not been finalized, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said he still has hopes for a disaster relief package by the Memorial Day recess. “We’re going to have a vote